Description

Million Dollar Pie is a creamy, tropical no-bake dessert featuring a graham cracker crust loaded with sweetened condensed milk, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, nuts, and a fluffy whipped topping. This rich and refreshing pie is perfect for warm days when you want a luscious treat without turning on the oven for long, and it sets beautifully after chilling to deliver a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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Crust

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup sugar
6 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Filling

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped (optional)
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)

Toppings

Whipped cream
Chopped pecans
Maraschino cherries
Toasted coconut (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the mixture holds together uniformly.
Form the Crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even crust layer.
Chill or Bake the Crust: For a no-bake crust, chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set. Alternatively, bake the crust in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes until slightly golden, then allow it to cool completely.
Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, drained crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and chopped maraschino cherries if using.
Add Lemon Juice and Whipped Topping: Stir in the fresh lemon juice thoroughly, then gently fold in the whipped topping until the filling mixture is smooth and well blended.
Assemble the Pie: Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust in the pie pan.
Garnish: Decorate the top of the pie with additional whipped cream, chopped pecans, maraschino cherries, and toasted coconut if desired.
Chill to Set: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the pie to firm up and flavors to meld.
Serve: Serve the pie chilled. Garnish individual slices with extra whipped cream if preferred for an elegant presentation.

Notes

For extra flavor, the crust can be baked briefly, but chilling it without baking works well too.
Chilling the pie overnight improves texture and flavor melding.
Toasted coconut adds a lovely crunchy texture and deeper flavor when used as a topping.
Substitute pecans with walnuts based on preference or nut allergies.
The recipe is ideal for summer and potlucks as it requires minimal oven time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (optional crust baking)
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American